WLL 600 - Independent Study

Independent Study in World Language and Literature.

1 to 3 credit(s).

Last Term Offered: Summer 2015

WMS 500 - Feminist Theories and Practices

This cross-cultural, interdisciplinary course explores contemporary feminist theories
and practices, examining the intersections of various feminisms including liberal,
radical, Marxist-socialist, postmodern, and multicultural positions. The course also
integrates the concept of feminist practice through the study of such topics as feminist
art, community activism, and ecofeminism. Scheduled every fall semester.

3 credit(s).

Last Term Offered: Fall 2016

WMS 504 - Gender and the Law

An analysis of the American legal system as it has affected women from the 18th century
to the present. Course content is applicable for any student with an interest in the
law. Topics include constitutional protections for equality, Title VII (including
sexual harassment and sex discrimination), reproductive rights, domestic violence,
and Title IX (educational equality). Cross-listed as SOC 504 and EDL 674.

A cross-cultural, interdisciplinary approach to women’s health issues focusing primarily
on 20th century North America. Engages with the politics of women’s health including
selfcare, health activism and alternative medicine and focuses on strategies for empowerment
in exploring and evaluating health care options. Scheduled summer semesters.

3 credit(s).

Last Term Offered: Summer 2016

WMS 510 - Research Methods in Women’s Studies

Interdisciplinary approach to a broad range of feminist research methodologies essential
for planning and conducting research in the field of women’s studies; will include
written and oral presentation of student research project. Scheduled every spring
semester.

3 credit(s).

Last Term Offered: Spring 2017

WMS 518 - A Woman’s Place is in the Curriculum: A Multicultural Approach

WMS 520 - History of Feminist Thought

A survey of women’s intellectual history from ancient cultures to the contemporary
period using primary sources, including ancient and classical texts, and focusing
on the works of leading European and American feminist thinkers. The course will also
cover the formation of women’s communities and the corresponding evolution of the
feminist movement. Scheduled every fall semester.

3 credit(s).

Last Term Offered: Fall 2016

WMS 525 - Feminist Pedagogy

Examines feminist pedagogical theory and theories of teaching women’s studies courses
in order to prepare students to conceptualize, develop, and teach women’s studies
courses in other disciplines with a women's studies emphasis at the secondary and/or
post-secondary level. Scheduled spring of odd years.

3 credit(s).

Last Term Offered: Fall 2016

WMS 529 - Race, Class and Gender

Explores the intersection of race, class, and gender in social relations. Uses a wide
variety of theoretical perspectives to investigate the ways that race, class, and
gender are intersected and the impact this interrelationship has on the experiences
and opportunities of individuals and their social location.

WMS 534 - History of Women in the Professions

A historical examination of American women's entrance into and contribution to professional
fields such as education, health, law, library, social work, and the arts.

3 credit(s).

Last Term Offered: Spring 2012

WMS 536 - Progressive and Modern Women in the U.S.

Survey of readings and research from the late nineteenth century to the present on
the following topics: family, work, immigration, urbanization, altruism, professionalism,
race, class, ethnicity, and cultural and political status.

3 credit(s).

Last Term Offered: Fall 2016

WMS 545 - Self-Representation in the Writing of Immigrant Women

This course focuses on the female immigrant experience as understood through the autobiographical
and fictional narratives written by those who have lived it.

3 credit(s).

Last Term Offered: Spring 2017

WMS 590 - Thesis Seminar I

First of two courses fulfilling one of the exit requirement options. Development of
a thesis proposal under the dual supervision of the instructor and the thesis adviser
in the context of peer evaluation. Classes will meet at two-week intervals during
the semester. Scheduled every fall semester.

WMS 591 - Thesis Seminar II

Second of two courses fulfilling one of the exit requirement options. Development
of the thesis under the dual supervision of the instructor and the thesis adviser
in the context of peer evaluation. Classes will meet at two-week intervals during
the semester.Scheduled every spring semester.

WMS 592 - Special Project Seminar I

First of two courses fulfilling one of the exit requirement options. Development of
a special project proposal relevan t to the student’s own academic specialization
and interests under the dual supervision of the instructor and the special project
adviser in the context of peer evaluation. Classes will meet at two-week intervals
during the semester. Scheduled every fall semester.

WMS 593 - Special Project Seminar II

Second of two courses fulfilling one of the exit requirement options. Completion of
a special project relevant to the student’s own academic specialization and interests
under the dual supervision of the instructor and the special project adviser in the
context of peer evaluation. Class will meet at two-week intervals during the semester.
Scheduled every spring semester.

WMS 599 - Topics in Women’s Studies

Various topics in women’s studies are explored from multidisciplinary perspectives.
Topics offered in recent years include Ecofeminism; Gender, Race, Class in Children’s
Literature; Self-Representations of Immigrant Women; Take Back the Kitchen; and so
forth. (See more listing below)

3 credit(s).

Last Term Offered: Spring 2016

WMS 600 - Independent Study and Research

Provides students with an opportunity for supervised independent research under the
direction of a faculty member.

Prerequisite(s): permission of the coordinators.

3 credit(s).

Last Term Offered: Fall 2016

WMS 601 - Field Experience I

A required course for all Women’s Studies students (students may substitute an internship
through a cooperating host department for the field experience). Field experience
options are: administrative field experience in the Women’s Studies Program; administrative
field experience in the Women’s Center; academic field experience in a Women’s Studies
classroom; research-based field experience under the supervision of a Women’s Studies
faculty member. A field experience requires a commitment of 150 hours (10 hours per
week) per semester.

WMS 602 - Field Experience II

An elective course for all Women’s Studies students (students may substitute an internship
through a cooperating host department for the field experience). Students select among
the following options: administrative field experience in the Women’s Studies Program;
administrative field experience in the Women’s Center; academic field experience in
a Women’s Studies classroom; research-based field experience under the supervision
of a Women’s Studies faculty member. A field experience requires a commitment of 150
hours (10 hours per week) per semester.